Digital Media Design for juniors (Ages 9–18)

Young Designer
Creative Designer
Digital Media Creator

Digital Media Design for juniors (Ages 9–18)

Learn to create stunning graphics, social media content, posters, logos, digital illustrations, and simple animations using professional design tools

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4 weeks
Duration
Hybrid
Format
Lagos, Nigeria
Location
Rolling 2026
Intake
EARLY CAREER
Level
Yes
Certificate

What's included

Weekend Mentorship

Live cohort sessions with senior practitioners, every weekend.

Real-World Projects

Build a portfolio with hands-on industry case studies.

Community Access

Join a cohort of peers and the wider Firstlincoln alumni network.

Internship Pathway

Transition from learning into real industry experience through our internship program.

Weekend Mentorship Sessions

More than recorded videos — this is a live cohort.

Our Weekend Mentorship Sessions are live, instructor-led cohorts that run every weekend. Instead of watching pre-recorded lessons in isolation, you join a small group, work through real-world case studies, ask questions in real time, and get direct feedback from senior practitioners actively working in industry.

  • Live Q&A with senior practitioners every weekend
  • Real case-study breakdowns, not just slides
  • Cohort accountability and peer feedback
  • Career guidance, mock interviews and portfolio reviews
Sessions run Virtual or Physical — pick your format when you enrol.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the principles of graphic and digital media design
  • Create eye-catching posters, flyers, and social media graphics
  • Design professional logos and brand identities
  • Learn color theory, typography, and layout fundamentals
  • Edit and enhance photos using modern design software
  • Create digital illustrations and simple vector artwork
  • Produce engaging presentations and marketing materials
  • Build a personal digital design portfolio

Prerequisites

  • Be between 9–18 years old
  • Have basic computer skills
  • Be able to use a keyboard and mouse comfortably
  • Have access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Have an interest in creativity, art, or technology

Who is this programme for?

  • Children aged 9–12 who enjoy drawing and creativity
  • Teenagers aged 13–18 interested in graphic design
  • Future content creators
  • Aspiring YouTubers
  • Social media enthusiasts
  • Students interested in digital art
  • Young entrepreneurs creating personal brands
  • Beginners with no previous design experience

Curriculum

4 modules • 20 lessons • 4 weeks

  1. PHASE 1 Design Fundamentals

    Week 1 · 5 lessons
    • Introduction to Digital Media Design
    • Design principles (color, typography, balance & layout)
    • Understanding visual communication
    • Working with shapes, icons, and images
    • Project: Design a colorful event flyer
    • Logo design fundamentals
    • Brand colors and typography
    • Creating posters and promotional flyers
    • Designing social media graphics
    • Project: Create a brand identity with a logo and social media post
    • Basic photo editing techniques
    • Image enhancement and background removal
    • Digital drawing and illustration basics
    • Creating icons, stickers, and simple artwork
    • Project: Design a custom digital character or illustrated poster
    • Organizing and presenting design work
    • Building a digital portfolio
    • Exporting designs for print and web
    • Presentation and creative storytelling
    • Final Project: Develop a complete design portfolio featuring a logo, flyer, poster, and social media graphics

Personalized Roadmap

Start your journey with a learning path customised to your motivation and experience

Learn Design Fundamentals
1
Create Graphics & Branding
2
Edit Photos & Illustrate
3
Build Your Portfolio
4

Assessment & Certification

Assessment
Weekly Design Exercises (25%), Mini Projects (25%), Participation & Creativity (15%), Portfolio Development (15%), Final Design Project (20%)

Career outcomes

Graphic Designer
Digital Illustrator
Social Media Designer
Brand Designer
UI Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
Internship Pathway

From classroom to a real industry role.

Top performers progress into our Internship Pathway — a structured placement programme of 3, 6 or 12 months. Internships are either sponsorship-backed or guardian-supported, depending on the arrangement that suits the learner.

3 months 6 months 12 months
Learn how the internship pathway works →

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